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Sara Selim

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Manager at Volocopter
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Led a strategic review of the PM framework, identifying inefficiencies that threatened delays on key deliverables. Redesigned project delivery processes using a bottom-up, product-focused strategy, increasing alignment across cross-functional teams and alleviating a one-year delay on the aircraft. Developed and implemented a risk assessment and progress tracking system, mitigating bottlenecks and improving project visibility for stakeholders. Conducted training sessions to enhance team proficiency in structured problem-solving, planning, and execution using online project management tools.
Project Manager at Procter & Gamble (P&G)
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Led a cross-functional team of 20 engineers and operations leaders to drive global product innovation initiatives, implementing cost-saving strategies resulting in $10.3MM in net global savings. Applied structured problem-solving methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes, increasing production throughput by 20% and reducing defects/rework. Conducted research, experiments, and cost-benefit analyses to decide which product initiatives to advance. Designed and implemented technical drawings for new product launches and deployed Six Sigma and Lean principles to improve waste mitigation, reducing downtime and increasing production efficiency.
Account Manager at Jeep
October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Led a team tasked with developing an automated maintenance scheduling system for over 100 key accounts, achieving reduced customer waiting times and a 20% increase in team productivity. Developed process-improvement initiatives to streamline after-sales support, enhancing customer satisfaction and service efficiency.
Mechanical Engineering Intern at Audi
July 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Troubleshot 100+ vehicles upon arrival to detect manufacturing or systemic errors and assigned them to designated teams. Oversaw a team of 10 technicians, prioritizing tasks to optimize project timings and deadlines.

Education

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics at Technical University of Munich
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Google Science Fair Community Impact Award
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
INTEL ISEF Finalist
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026
Microsoft JDP – 1st Place
January 11, 2030 - February 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet